Best places to live in Maine
Cities and suburbs in Maine with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston, ME | 60/100 | $986/mo | $235k | 3/10 |
| 2 | Bangor, ME | 58/100 | $1,055/mo | $220k | 9/10 |
| 3 | South Portland, ME | 53/100 | $1,812/mo | $441k | 5.8/10 |
| 4 | Portland, ME | 28/100 | $1,577/mo | $490k | 5.6/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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